Boeing 747

Boeing recently discovered 747 jumpers are failing “at an excessive rate,” an FAA airworthiness directive (AD) set for publication Nov. 30 reveals.

The new CEO of Spirit AeroSystems is expanding his imprint on the beleaguered aerostructure provider’s operations with the departure of COO Samantha Marnick.

Private midtier bets that its post-production modification and communications expertise could give it a shot over defense giants and OEMs.

One Air, which is the only UK Boeing 747 operator, says it plans to add a second 747 freighter to its fleet in the fourth quarter of this year.

Like a shooting star, Virgin Orbit’s quick flare-up and steady diminution punctuates new space’s financial struggles.

Air China narrowed its first-quarter net loss to CNY3.2 billion ($462 million) from CNY9.8 billion a year prior.

The airfreight sector continuing to evolve with UK-based One Air preparing for launch and DHL Express signing up for 777LR conversions.

Through its partnership with SEMAN Peru, it is adding services for Boeing 747 and 777 aircraft, as well as $2 million in new machinery.

The Boeing 747 became the air transport vehicle of choice for the elite, everyman and boxes.

Readers write about the Boeing 747, airline operations snafus, vertical flight on Mars and the Mitsubishi SpaceJet.

Bosses at a Welsh startup whose satellite was lost in the failed Virgin Orbit launch from the UK have criticized the country’s approach to sat licensing.

Readers write about the Boeing 747's legacy, pilot mental health, 100-year-old American companies and Boeing KC-46 refueling issues.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week

Mainline capacity is being increased on routes to the Balearic island, while Lufthansa’s new long-haul subsidiary is adding Zimbabwe to its network.

As British Airways’ fleet of Boeing 747s becomes the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes assesses the impact on the carrier’s network.

Australia’s flag carrier Qantas is looking to grow its international network with an order for six additional Dreamliners as it accelerates the retirement of its last six Boeing 747s.

Delta Air Lines is bidding farewell to one of its most iconic aircraft, the last Boeing 747-400 to be retired by a US air carrier.

From 1970s costumes to an appearance from Oscar Munoz, Routesonline rounds up the best tweets and images as United Airlines bid farewell to its last Boeing 747.

Boeing’s iconic 747 jumbo jet has been a staple of United’s fleet for 47 years, but the US airline has bid farewell to the Queen of the Skies for good.

It has been a passenger favourite since its launch in 1970, but the Boeing 747’s days appear to be ever more numbered as airlines continue to modernise their fleets.